Travel to Maldives, Safe?
Feb 7, 2012, 8:53 am
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Travel to Maldives, Safe?
I've got a flight from LGW to Malé next week, and I'm staying at the O&O Reethi Rah.
Do you think it's safe to travel? I have no clue, since there are reports of unrests
Do you think it's safe to travel? I have no clue, since there are reports of unrests
Last edited by Flythe96flag; Feb 7, 2012 at 9:36 am
Feb 7, 2012, 9:14 am
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Hi...
Sorry, just to clarify. In which way do you mean?
Are you referring to possible disruption?
Or is there some situation in the Maldives that is causing you concern?
Regards,
BBB
Sorry, just to clarify. In which way do you mean?
Are you referring to possible disruption?
Or is there some situation in the Maldives that is causing you concern?
Regards,
BBB
Feb 7, 2012, 9:15 am
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Feb 7, 2012, 9:35 am
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I thought you were an American for a minute until I saw your details :-)
The distance from MLE airport front door to the pier used by the O&O boat is, give or take 20 metres, 20 metres. You would be very unlucky to come to harm on that walk ....
If gunfire should break out, I would hide behind the counter at the Movenpick restaurant which you will pass on your 20 metre walk.
The distance from MLE airport front door to the pier used by the O&O boat is, give or take 20 metres, 20 metres. You would be very unlucky to come to harm on that walk ....
If gunfire should break out, I would hide behind the counter at the Movenpick restaurant which you will pass on your 20 metre walk.
Feb 7, 2012, 10:17 am
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Once the FCO advise this
"We advise against all but essential travel to Malé Island."
Most insurance companies void ALL cover (As I found out during the Mexican swine flu fiasco)
"We advise against all but essential travel to Malé Island."
Most insurance companies void ALL cover (As I found out during the Mexican swine flu fiasco)
Feb 7, 2012, 10:20 am
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'Our advice against all but essential travel to Malé Island does not include Malé International Airport or travel from the airport to any part of the country other than Malé Island.'
BA may decide for you, since they don't like flying $200m chunks of metal into places from where they may not return safely.
Feb 7, 2012, 10:23 am
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Feb 7, 2012, 11:43 am
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Feb 8, 2012, 6:06 pm
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In the same boat
I am travelling out next week as well and according to my travel insurance company they don't cover civil unrest as part of the cancellation policy. I am guessing from the news this will take some time to work out as well.
I was due to go to the Shangri-La and actually had choosen it as there was an option to visit the local islands near-by but not sure that I would be doing that even if I did go to the Maldives.
I was due to go to the Shangri-La and actually had choosen it as there was an option to visit the local islands near-by but not sure that I would be doing that even if I did go to the Maldives.